Tuition fees

As a postgraduate student from the UK, you can apply for a postgraduate loan of more than £10,000 from the Government. The loan is not means-tested and you can use it however you like – either towards your tuition fees, living costs, or other costs associated with your postgraduate study. You’ll only repay the loan once you’ve finished or left your course, and are earning over £21,000.

2025/26 UK tuition fees
Course Full-time Part-time*
Integrated Pre-Masters (all courses) £10,500 -
Masters band 1:
MA, MSc, MMus courses**
(not including Filmmaking, Luxury Business Management, Global MBM)		 £10,500 £5,250
Masters band 2:
MA Filmmaking, MA Luxury Business Management, Global MBM		 £12,500 -
Masters band 3:
MBA		 £13,900 -
MArch £9,250 -
MFA (Year 1) £7,000 £4,670
PG Certificate in Creative Education (per 30 credits) - £1,390
PG Certificate in Professional Practice (Architecture Part 3) - £2,630
Pre-doctorate: Research Degree Preparation £4,800 -
Postgraduate Research (MPhil/PhD) £5,670 £2,840

* Part-time option only available on selected MA courses.
** Standard course fee applies to all MA, MSc, MMus courses except those listed as listed above.

EU students are eligible to the UCA Creative Europe Scholarship, this is a fee reduction to the equivalent of UK student fee for duration of the course. The scholarship will be automatically awarded if you meet all the eligibility criteria. You do not need to complete an application form.

2025/26 EU tuition fees
Course Fees
Integrated Pre-Masters: 15 weeks £8,750
Integrated Pre-Masters: 30 weeks £17,500
Masters band 1:
MA, MSc, MMus courses*
(not including Filmmaking, Luxury Business Management, Global MBM)		 £10,500
Masters band 2:
MA Filmmaking, MA Luxury Business Management, Global MBM		 £12,500
Masters band 3:
MBA		 £13,900
MArch £9,250
MFA (Year 1) £7,000
Pre-doctorate: Research Degree Preparation £4,800
Postgraduate Research (MPhil/PhD) £5,670

* Standard course fee applies to all MA, MSc, MMus courses except those listed as listed above.

2025/26 International tuition fees
Course Fees
Integrated Pre-Masters: 15 weeks £8,750
Integrated Pre-Masters: 30 weeks £17,500
Masters band 1:
MA, MSc, MMus courses*
(not including Filmmaking, Luxury Business Management, Global MBM)		 £18,000
Masters band 2:
MA Filmmaking, MA Luxury Business Management, Global MBM		 £18,500
Masters band 3:
MBA		 £18,500
MArch £17,500
MFA (Year 1) £11,700
Pre-doctorate: Research Degree Preparation £4,800
Postgraduate Research (MPhil/PhD) £17,500
2025/26 Study Abroad tuition fees
Course Fees
MA & MSc courses (part year) £7,625
MA Filmmaking (part year) £7,625
MA Luxury Business Management (part year) £7,625
MFA Photography (part year) £7,625
MBA (part year) £7,625

Fees for subsequent years

Please note, the fees shown are for the first year of study only. If your course is more than one year in duration, there will be further fees due for the subsequent years. For more details please see the full fee schedules and regulations page

All fees are currently correct, but may change as a result of changes in government policy on tuition fees, entitlement to fee reductions and tax or benefit rules. Please check for the latest information before you enrol. Fees are correct for the stated academic year only. 

Fees for Students from the Crown Dependencies

Students from the Crown Dependencies are eligible for Home fee status under the following conditions:

  • You must be ordinarily resident in the Crown Dependencies for three years prior to the start of your course
  • Your residence in the Crown Dependencies should not be wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education

Tuition fees for previous years

We review our tuition fees and fee regulations each academic year, go to our full fee schedules and regulations page to view the tuition fee schedules and regulations for previous years.

Paying your fees

To pay your tuition fees you must first complete our online enrolment process. You can then make your payment using our online payment systems.

Paying your deposit and tuition fees

Once you have firmly accepted your offer to study with us, you will need to pay a deposit of as part payment of your tuition fees – the amount you need to pay is stated in your offer letter and in our Fee Regulations published on the website. We need this before we can issue your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number, which you need when you apply for your UK student visa.

You can pay your deposit by bank transfer, WeChat, UnionPay, Alipay or Tenpay using our secure bank transfer portal, which allows you to pay in your local currency with a favourable exchange rate compared to most banks and with no transaction charges.

If you use the bank transfer portal, you will need to enter your UCA student number, your contact details, your chosen currency and the amount you want to pay. You will receive a quote for the amount in your local currency; this quote is guaranteed for 72 hours, during which time you should tell your bank to transfer funds using the instructions you receive.

You can also pay your deposit by credit or debit card using our online payment system. You will need your 7 digit student number (found on our offer communication or applicant portal) and your date of birth.

When we receive your deposit we will confirm this by email, and we will let you know which immigration documents we need from you so that we can issue your CAS.

Remember, if you want to pay the discounted tuition fee, you will need to pay your tuition fees in full before the published start date of the course.

Scholarships

At UCA we have a number of scholarships and fee discounts available to assist you with the cost of your studies.

View our scholarships

Financial support

If you're undertaking an undergraduate course with us, there are several ways to gain additional financial support, including bursaries and loans, to help you with your studies and living expenses.

Master's loan

Students from the UK starting a postgraduate course are able to apply for a Master's Loan by visiting Student Finance England. Funding for postgraduate loans is different if you normally live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Doctoral loan

Students from the UK starting a research degree are now able to apply for a Doctoral Loan through Student Finance England.

Financial Assistance Fund

This fund is available to all full and part-time postgraduate students from the UK who are experiencing financial difficulties beyond your control if you can demonstrate a clear financial need. Read our full policy documents.

International Student Fund

Our International & EU Student Fund is designed to support you if you have an unexpected financial crisis, such as your usual source of income being delayed or lost, or having to pay unplanned and unavoidable costs. 

Full details about the fund are available in the policy document.

British Council

Your local British Council office can give you details of scholarships and other sources of funding that you can apply for as an international student.

Help with travel costs

There are a number of travel saver-schemes available for students studying a undergraduate course, depending on where you choose to study. Please clink on the relevant link below for more information:

The Arts and Humanities Research Council

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) offers funding opportunities for various disciplines and projects. 

Postgrad Solutions Study Bursary

Postgrad Solutions offer a range of bursaries for postgraduate courses.

The Alternative Guide to Postgrad Funding Online

The Alternative Guide to Postgrad Funding Online provides information about alternative sources of funding - especially charities - which can make awards (fees, maintenance, research costs) to any student regardless of subject, or nationality. If you are a prospective student who has applied to UCA, please email roffice@uca.ac.uk to get an access PIN.

For more information please contact the Specialist Adviser for your campus: